Southeast · Best season: Year-round
Raleigh-Durham, NC
Research Triangle & Growing Tech Hub
Raleigh-Durham is a premier private aviation destination, drawing charter clients with its unique combination of research triangle & growing tech hub. Whether arriving for business or leisure, private jet access provides the speed, convenience, and discretion that commercial airlines simply cannot match.
RDU serves as the primary gateway, with quality FBO services and efficient ground handling. The airport accommodates heavy, super-midsize, midsize aircraft, making it accessible for a range of mission profiles.
- Primary Airport
- RDU
- Best Season
- Year-round
- Region
- Southeast
- Aircraft Types
- Heavy, Super midsize, Midsize
Typical charter cost to Raleigh-Durham
One-way estimates including a segment fee; actual quotes vary with dates and positioning.
| From | Light jet | Super-mid | Heavy jet |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York (Teterboro)402 nm | $7k–$10k | $10k–$13k | $14k–$22k |
| Los Angeles (Van Nuys)2096 nm | $22k–$36k | $30k–$44k | $41k–$72k |
| Dallas (Love Field)985 nm | $12k–$19k | $17k–$24k | $23k–$39k |
| Palm Beach601 nm | $9k–$13k | $12k–$17k | $17k–$28k |
Operators serving Raleigh-Durham
When to fly
Peak season in Raleigh-Durham is Year-round — strongest demand around winter and spring and summer and fall. Book 2–4 weeks ahead in season; slot and ramp space at KRDU tighten around holidays and major events.
Alternate airports
When KRDU is slot-restricted or weathered in.
